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Help Leyla restart a street-food cart in Istanbul after a break-in
Leyla has run a street-food cart for four years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $650 will put it back on its feet.
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For four years I have run a street-food cart in Istanbul. In February, a break-in took a gas stove and two refrigerators. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Thursday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 weeks.
This business pays my children's school fees and rent. I have already started working from home in small ways, but I can't meet orders without proper equipment.
Every contribution brings me closer to reopening, and I promise to post photos as I buy each item.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $650 goes:
• Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $310
• Initial stock: ingredients: $135
• Shop repairs and licensing: $90
• Working capital for the first month: $115
Thank you so much.
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Wishing you the best, Leyla. Your post was clear and honest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Take care.
wishing you the best. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Lagos.
good luck. Your post was clear and honest. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day
best of luck. Small businesses are the heart of Istanbul. Hope you're open again soon. Greetings from Atlanta.
praying for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too.